Kalamazoo native Todd ‘T.J.’ Duckett continues to produce after football
Former Michigan State star and NFL player Todd “T.J.” Duckett was lost at first without football, but the Kalamazoo, Michigan native has since found a way to give back and impact his community through many ways.
Falcons on upswing under Smith, have cause for encouragement
ATLANTA (AP) — Five weeks into Arthur Smith’s regime, the Atlanta Falcons are back where they ended last season. They’re last in the NFC South. There’s a difference, however. There are small signs of improvement that provide reason for encouragement. The Falcons are 2-3, but they’ve won two of their last three games as they […]
Slow starts, lack of execution causing Wilson, Jets’ woes
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets probably wish they could just skip the first quarter of games. They’re playing as though they are anyway. Sounds funny — and sad — but consider this: The Jets have zero points and a measly 79 total yards in the first quarter through five games. They’re 2 […]
Jets can’t explain another slow start in loss to Falcons
LONDON (AP) — The New York Jets ruined their big London trip with another slow start. There were three-and-outs, an interception, key penalties, no sacks. The Jets came in against the Atlanta Falcons with high hopes after Zach Wilson gave a star performance last week. But the rookie quarterback’s London debut was a dud and […]
Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in London
LONDON (AP) — Matt Ryan threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns, including the first NFL score for Kyle Pitts, and the Atlanta Falcons held on and closed out the New York Jets in a 27-20 victory Sunday in the NFL’s return to London. The Falcons (2-3) built a 20-3 halftime lead and eventually grounded […]
List of inactive players for NFL games in Week 5
NEW ORLEANS AT WASHINGTON Saints: LT Terron Armstead (elbow); C Erik McCoy (calf); QB Ian Book; WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey; DE Jayln Holmes; DB Desmond Trufant. Washington: G Brandon Scherff (knee); WR Dyami Brown (knee); WR Cam Sims (hamstring); TE Jace Sternberger; DE Shaka Toney; CB Danny Johnson. MIAMI AT TAMPA BAY Dolphins: CB Trill Williams; […]
Falcons without starting S Erik Harris against Jets
LONDON (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons will be without starting safety Erik Harris for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in London because of a calf injury. Falcons cornerback Avery Williams will also miss the game with a hamstring injury. Both were declared inactive about 90 minutes before kickoff at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Jaylinn […]
With Ridley out, Jets defense preps for Falcons rookie Pitts
WARE, England (AP) — Atlanta Falcons rookie Kyle Pitts is looking for his first touchdown, and the New York Jets want to keep it that way. Pitts could play a key role for Matt Ryan and the Falcons after the team announced that leading receiver Calvin Ridley will not play in Sunday’s game in London […]
Jets’ Wilson eyes carryover against Falcons in London debut
WARE, England (AP) — Zach Wilson was a star improvisational quarterback last Sunday. This week, he’s back to basics. “It’s how can we just keep stacking those bricks and keep getting better?” the New York Jets rookie said. “And so that was the focus this past week, and not ever getting complacent.” The Jets (1-3), […]
Falcons top WR Ridley to miss Jets game for personal reasons
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons leading receiver Calvin Ridley will not play in Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in London for personal reasons. After Ridley was not present for Thursday’s practice, the Falcons announced Ridley would not accompany the team to London “due to a personal matter.” “We are in support of Calvin […]